HR and Payroll Software for Small Businesses
Simple HR and payroll for teams without an HR department.
Running a small business means managing many things at once. From hiring employees and approving leave to keeping records updated and preparing payroll, HR tasks can take time away from growing your business. ConnectSimpli brings your everyday HR tasks together in one easy-to-use platform, helping you manage your people without relying on scattered spreadsheets and paperwork.
Whether you run a startup, a family business or a growing company, our HR software helps you organise employee information, manage attendance and leave, and keep important records in one place.
Free Core HR for up to 5 employees No card required No setup fees
We understand the challenges of running a small team.
Managing HR without a dedicated team
In a small business, the owner or manager often handles recruitment, employee records, leave requests and other HR tasks alongside their usual responsibilities. A central Core HR system helps you keep essential employee information organised without adding unnecessary complexity.
Too many spreadsheets and documents
Keeping contracts, employee details, attendance and leave records in separate files makes it harder to find information when you need it. ConnectSimpli helps you organise employee records and relevant documents in one place.
Keeping costs under control
Small businesses need practical tools that fit their budget. ConnectSimpli offers free HR software for up to five employees, so you can get started with essential HR features before deciding whether you need additional modules.
One simple place for your employee information.
Keep employee details, job titles, departments and reporting lines organised through one central system. Instead of updating multiple spreadsheets, you can use employee management software to keep staff information easier to find and maintain.
- Store employee profiles and contact details.
- Organise departments, job titles and reporting lines.
- Keep important employee documents together.
- Manage access to employee information through assigned permissions.
- Update records as your business and team grow.
With employee information organised in one place, you can spend less time searching for records and more time running your business.
Welcome new employees without the paperwork pile.
Bringing a new employee into a small business should not mean spending hours chasing documents and updating files. ConnectSimpli's employee onboarding software helps you organise new starter information and keep relevant documents together.
- Collect and organise employee details.
- Keep contracts and onboarding documents in one place.
- Follow a more consistent process for new starters.
- Assign employees to the right teams and departments.
- Maintain employee records when people join, leave or change roles.
A more organised onboarding process helps you prepare for new hires while keeping everyday HR admin under control.
Manage working hours and time off more easily.
Keeping track of attendance, holidays and working hours can become difficult as your team grows. ConnectSimpli helps you organise these tasks through time and attendance tracking, leave management and work schedule management.
- Keep employee attendance records updated.
- Manage leave requests and time-off records.
- Organise work schedules and working hours.
- Give employees access to supported self-service tools.
- Keep attendance information organised for payroll preparation.
These tools can help reduce manual record-keeping and make it easier to manage employee time as your business grows.
Keep payroll organised as your business grows.
Payroll can be challenging when you are managing employee information, allowances, deductions and pay records manually. ConnectSimpli's Complete Suite brings payroll tools together with your HR information, helping you manage the process from one platform.
- Manage payroll information and employee payslips.
- Organise allowances and deductions.
- Keep employee pay records connected with HR information.
- Use available payroll reports to review relevant information.
- Support UK payroll processes, including PAYE and HMRC RTI submissions through the Complete Suite.
With payroll management software, you can keep payroll information organised, while payroll and payslips help you manage employee pay records.
Give your team easier access to HR information.
Small business owners often spend time answering the same questions about leave, employee details and payslips. ConnectSimpli's supported mobile application and employee self-service tools help staff access relevant HR information without needing to contact a manager for every request.
- Let employees access their relevant HR information.
- Make it easier to submit leave requests.
- Help staff check attendance information.
- Provide access to available payslips and documents, according to the plan.
- Keep employee information organised as the business grows.
Employee self-service can help reduce routine questions and give managers more time to focus on business operations.
Start with the features you need.
You do not need a complex HR system to manage a small team. ConnectSimpli lets you start with Core HR and explore additional modules as your needs change.
Use the platform to organise employee records, onboarding, leave, attendance and work schedules. When you need more, the Complete Suite adds payroll, payslips, allowances, deductions and performance management.
Features Small Businesses Can Use
Frequently Asked Questions
Is ConnectSimpli suitable for small businesses without an HR team?+
Yes. ConnectSimpli is designed to help small businesses manage employee records, onboarding, attendance, leave and other everyday HR tasks without needing a dedicated HR department.
Is ConnectSimpli HR software free for small businesses?+
Yes. Core HR is free for up to five employees. It includes essential employee management features, with additional modules available through paid plans. Check the UK pricing page for the current feature and price breakdown.
How much does ConnectSimpli cost after five employees?+
The UK pricing page lists Core HR at £3.99 per employee per month after the free allowance and the Complete Suite at £7.97 per employee per month. Review the latest ConnectSimpli pricing for the full terms and module comparison.
Can a small business manage payroll with ConnectSimpli?+
Yes. Payroll management, payslips, allowances and deductions are available through the Complete Suite. This helps small businesses organise employee pay information alongside their HR records.
Can employees request leave themselves?+
ConnectSimpli includes leave management and employee self-service tools that help staff submit leave requests and access relevant information. Managers can then manage requests through the platform.
Can I move employee information from spreadsheets into ConnectSimpli?+
ConnectSimpli supports employee data import, helping businesses move existing employee information into the platform. The best approach will depend on the format and quality of your current records.
Does ConnectSimpli support UK payroll requirements?+
The Complete Suite supports UK payroll processes, including PAYE, National Insurance, pension auto-enrolment and HMRC RTI submissions. Businesses should ensure their payroll settings and employee information are correct for their specific circumstances.
Can I add more features when my business grows?+
Yes. You can start with Core HR and add the relevant paid modules when you need payroll, payslips and performance management features.
Make HR Simpler for Your Small Business
Spend less time managing spreadsheets, employee records and routine paperwork. Keep your team information organised and manage everyday HR tasks with ConnectSimpli.
Start with free Core HR for up to five employees, then add more features when your business needs them.
Core HR is free for up to 5 employees. Payroll and other additional modules require the relevant paid plan.